Taylorville schools are taking the necessary steps to make sure that their students are safe and come to school to learn instead of looking over their shoulders.

Superintendent of Taylorville Schools Dr. Gregg Firstenau says it is unfortunate what is happening to schools across the nation and he wants to take precautionary measures to make sure it does not happen in his schools.

Firstenau says at the administrative meeting they will discuss protocol. Firstenau hopes that students will feel free to speak directly to the Resource Officer if they see something wrong.